Tottenham are lining up a £9 million bid for Blackburn Rovers winger Junior Hoilett.

The Independent says the Ewood Park club have all but given up hope of retaining their most valuable asset, who has thus far refused to sign a new contract despite being offered the chance to become one of the best-paid players in Blackburn's history.

Both Newcastle and Arsenal have been linked with Hoilett, but it is Spurs boss Harry Redknapp who is believed to be the most enthusiastic suitor for the forward, capable of playing on both flanks and through the middle.